CNBC Economy / Updates
- U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3% April 3, 2026Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.
- The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect April 2, 2026The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.
- Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says April 1, 2026Private sector employment growth kept pace, but health care and construction continued to provide nearly all the momentum.